[ThePundit]

What were those hideous green uniforms about? For the first time in my life, I wish I had a black and white television.

[LSC9901]

It had something to do with the Celtics. The year they are having should result in everyone wearing black as in mouning !!!

The following is from RedSox.com


BOSTON -- No, it wasn't that time of the year. As Friday's unseasonably seasonal weather pushed a reluctant sunny day on Boston, and the Red Sox wore their signature St. Patrick's Day green jerseys a month later than usual, fans witnessed a different kind of Yankees opener.
That was because the team was honoring legendary Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach, who died last year at the age of 89. Last week's originally scheduled celebration, which was to feature Bill Russell, Jim Loscutoff and Frank Ramsey, among others, was postponed because of wind and rain.
This time, the Red Sox managed to unfurl 16 championship banners from the top of the Green Monster -- from '57, '59, '60, '61, '62, '63, '64, '65, '66, '68, '69, '74, '76, '81, '84 and '86 -- and keep them there through the first pitch, a one-hopper down the middle by NBA Hall of Famer Bob Cousy.
This time, the weather allowed a sold-out Fenway Park crowd to witness the scene.
Celtics executive director of basketball operations Danny Ainge, a fan of the Sox's green jerseys, took in the atmosphere with reporters before the game.
"Red obviously means a lot to us and our tradition," Ainge said, "and it's great that the most popular team in town right now is honoring him right now."
Longtime Celtics star Tommy Heinsohn and current Celtics Ryan Gomes and Wally Szczerbiak participated in the celebration alongside members of the front office. Later, when the Red Sox announced the day's "medical all-star," Dr. William Maisel of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Celtics managing partner Wyc Grousbeck said that Szczerbiak deserved the award.
Szczerbiak missed 50 games this season because of ankle troubles, one of many team injuries that derailed the Celtics' 2006-07 season. Szczerbiak laughed off the joke.
"I think [the decision to wear the green jerseys] is a very nice tribute to the Celtics," said Szczerbiak. "I hope it brings them luck."
He added, "I always love coming to Fenway. And against the Yankees, what better game to see?"
Gomes, before admitting his childhood allegiance to the Yankees, said it was nonetheless special that the Red Sox were "honoring somebody that's in a different sport." It shows "how much he meant to the city of Boston," Gomes said.
Just a half-hour later, the Red Sox took the field in their green jerseys and the crowd roared. On a sunny day in Boston, in first place in the American League East and with the Yankees in town, the fans were all too happy to show some pride.
New York City also displayed a bit of green on Friday night, with the top of the Empire State Building emanating a bright shade of green in honor of Earth Day.

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Originally Posted by ThePundit

What were those hideous green uniforms about? For the first time in my life, I wish I had a black and white television.

they honoring red aurerback i kinda liked the uniforms

[MJHMarc]

I thought it was similar to the Yankees' St. Patrick's Day promotion.

However, it is not even close to St. Patricks Day.

[ThePundit]

They should have put their initials on their regular uniforms. Let's call it what it was: A shameless way to sell more uniforms.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by ThePundit

They should have put their initials on their regular uniforms. Let's call it what it was: A shameless way to sell more uniforms.

Isn't that true of all sports promotions ??? That's not an argumentative statement, just a personal observation. I refuse to buy 99% of that sports promo stuff. I've got a NASACAR cap (given to me) that has been good enough for about 10 yaesr now. No reason to get what ever is popular today. It doesn't make the event any better.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Isn't that true of all sports promotions ??? That's not an argumentative statement, just a personal observation. I refuse to buy 99% of that sports promo stuff. I've got a NASACAR cap (given to me) that has been good enough for about 10 yaesr now. No reason to get what ever is popular today. It doesn't make the event any better.

Of course that's the truth. Why else would these sports approve a third jersey? One for home and one for road is all you really need, and only in certain circumstances (i.e. Notre Dame's Green Jersey) is a third uniform justifiable.

[ThePundit]

This instance is just a little worse in my mind because they are using Auerbach's death to make more money. So when Bobby Orr dies, are they going to where gold and black alternate unis?

[redsoxgirl28]

I dont know why people always make a deal about the different jerseys, it's not like the green ones are new or anything. Just like their Red uniforms.... I like them all honestly, I think the Green ones are sharp looking too! Of course I do think it's fitting for the St. Patty's Day but still...it was a nice honor they did.

They're not my favorite uniforms they have but I do like them.

[WaltonBill]

I think it's abig deal because it makes me think of the Turn Ahead the Clock promotion.

[MJHMarc]

Originally Posted by WaltonBill

I think it's abig deal because it makes me think of the Turn Ahead the Clock promotion.

Marketing.

I loved the 'Turn Back the Clock' promotion. However, I do not collect sports cards.

[WaltonBill]

I like "Turn Back the Clock"....it's the "Turn Ahead the Clock" one that scares me!

[MJHMarc]

I don't recall this promotion. Can you please clarify this for me?